Pioneering a New Path in Senior Living – Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, I talked about what a great time it was to live at the Cascades, and I stand by that. Many of the things that we discussed in that first letter have already been implemented. Part of the kitchen remodel has been completed, and we’re waiting on the City for permits for […]
Pioneering a New Path in Senior Living – Part 1
The Cascades is the best it’s been in years. In all my years at Cascades, since I was a boy, this may just be the best I’ve ever seen it. It truly is a great time to live at the Cascades. Part of that is the energy in the community right now. If you haven’t […]
3 Things Experts Look for in Senior Living
A couple of months ago I got a call from a buddy of mine from High School. His mother was helping her parents find a senior living community. She was concerned. She didn’t know anything about senior living or retirement homes, and she didn’t want to make a mistake. It was her parents, after all. […]
Resolve To Have More Fun Next Year!
It’s no secret that we’re living longer. According to the Alliance for Aging, between 1900 and 2000, the average life expectancy in the United States rose by nearly 30 years, making adults 60 and older the fastest-growing segment of our population. Indeed, through advances in health care and technology, older Americans are the pioneers of […]
Could The Holidays Be The Best Time For “The Talk?”
Whether you are a child, parent, or concerned caregiver, “the talk” about the need for elder care or assisted living is never easy. Yet it’s best for all involved to have a compassionate conversation before a health crisis that might result in costly and difficult decisions. The holiday season with everyone together may be the […]
National Assisted Living Week
There’s no better time to begin thinking about senior living than during National Assisted Living Week Sept. 8 through Sept. 14. The week was created by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995 to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. The annual observance offers […]